{"id":2118,"date":"2018-08-08T12:42:43","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T16:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=2118"},"modified":"2018-09-07T12:00:14","modified_gmt":"2018-09-07T16:00:14","slug":"facial-paralysis-medical-malpractice-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/facial-paralysis-medical-malpractice-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Facial Paralysis Medical Malpractice in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Facial paralysis is a serious type of birth injury that prevents the muscles in the face from moving. If you believe your child suffered facial paralysis due to medical malpractice, we can help. By choosing DeFrancisco\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Falgiatano\u00a0Personal Injury Lawyers, you are selecting seasoned Syracuse birth injury attorneys who will work tirelessly on your behalf. You can rest assured that we will use our knowledge and resources to vigorously advocate for your rights throughout the legal process.<\/p>\n<p>Facial paralysis, also known as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/bells-palsy\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20370028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bell\u2019s palsy<\/a>, is a type of paralysis that results in an inability to control the facial muscles n the affected side. The condition is characterized by the swelling of the facial nerve, which then causes a droopy appearance around the eye and the mouth on the side of the face that was affected. The condition can range from mild to severe.<\/p>\n<p>Studies show that per 1,000 births, newborns have facial paralysis in between 0.9 and 2.1 of them. Out of those who do not have the condition at birth, almost nine out of 10 are associated with a difficult labor. Specifically, during the delivery period, an infant\u2019s face may have too much pressure on it, resulting in damaged nerves.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/facial-paralysis-medical-malpractice-in-new-york\/#more-2118\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facial paralysis is a serious type of birth injury that prevents the muscles in the face from moving. If you believe your child suffered facial paralysis due to medical malpractice, we can help. By choosing DeFrancisco\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Falgiatano\u00a0Personal Injury Lawyers, you are selecting seasoned Syracuse birth injury attorneys who will work tirelessly on your behalf. 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